BoJamesDuke

Daisy looked around at everyone, practically forgetting exactly where they were. With a gentle squeeze to Luke's shoulder and a last frightened look at Bo, she tore out of the room and down the hallway, looking around frantically. Finally she spotted what she had been looking for. She darted forward and collard the doctor that had been treating Bo. "Doc! Oh Doc you gotta come real quick! Please Doc, he's dyin' my cousin's dyin' and there's nothin' we can do! Please you gotta come quick or we're gonna lose him!" Bo gently shook his head, although it was barley even recognisable as a head shake, it looked more like Bo snuggling more into Luke's strong chest. He held on tighter to Jesse's hand as a sudden wave of pain hit him. His face screwed up tight and he arched out of Luke's hold, one hand gripping Jesse's hand, the other holding tightly onto Luke's shirt. His breathes became more and more strained as he tried to fight the pain, and his whole body seemed to convulse with the combined effort of fighting it back and wanting to say a proper goodbye....

Daisy held onto B.L as she wrapped an arm around her waist, needing the comfort that she could draw from it as the sight of both her cousins broke her heart. Luke looked so helpless and vulnerable as he pleaded with Bo, soft tears falling down his cheeks and onto his younger cousins. Bo just lay there, his eyes drooping shut, looking like the very will to live had left him. Daisy just couldn't understand it, how could Bo just start giving up so eaisly? She gently pulled B.L over to Bo's bedside, gently unhooking the breathing mask again, handing it to Luke to see if he could keep Bo breathing. Bo's breathing was now weak and shallow, and he could only just open his eyes as his Uncle spoke to him firmly yet pleadingly. Did they really want to torture him so badly? He just wanted to leave so he could escape the dreams, escape the nightmare of keeping this thing locked up inside of him. He looked up weakly as water dripped onto his face, and he found Luke to be crying, his tears making tracks down his cheeks before landing and making tracks on Bo's. Swallowing gently as he heard Luke's words that he knew to be true....but how could all this be to do with Boss Hogg? It wasn't Boss that had kidnapped him and threatened his family. He reahed up with all the remianing strength he had to wipe the tears gently from Luke's cheeks, before pressing his (bo's) fingers to his (Bo's) lips and gently giving him what was affectionatly known by everyone as a Bo Kiss. He gently and quickly ran the finger he had kissed down Luke's nose.

Daisy's hand flew to her mouth as she saw Bo, curled up weak and scared in Luke's hold, his eyes drooping closed, his breathing slowing. "Oh gods Bo you can't do this to us! Please Bo please! Luke, me and B.L found out some stuff! Boss Hogg is bringing in a truck load of fire arms and he hired two guys to rip it off so that he can get the insurance money for them! Its another one of his schemes Luke!" Bo could heard Daisy saying his name and could feel Luke's embrace get tighter and tighter as he slipped further and further. He could hear his breathing slowing, he could feel his heartbeat growing weaker and weaker as his mind registered he was no longer putting up a fight.

Daisy hurries down the hall with B.L, wishing there was some magic route up to Bo's room so they could get there quicker. As Luke held him closer, the promises that Luke kept making just made him feel weaker and weaker. Gradually he just let his body grow limp, he let his body do whatever it wanted to . He didn't want to have to fight anymore, he didn't have the strength, not when he knew that Luke was going to try and get the men who had scared him....not when he knew Luke would pay the price for it. He didn't want to be around when it happened....

Suddenly, Bo jerked up, almost catching Luke's chin with his head as he did so. The look on his face as he turned to face Luke was something that no one should ever have to see on a loved one. It was one of complete and utter terror, mingled in with a heart breaking desperation for Luke to understand. He slowly shook his head at Luke, all the time looking directly at him, desperatly trying to get him to take what he had just said back. He couldn't even bare to think about Luke even thinking about going after the two men he had met, he just couldn't. He needed Luke to take that back, he needed him to.

Daisy nodded, it didnt make any sense to her either, but it was something they could work out with Luke when they got there, and she told B.L as much. If anyone could work out a connection, it would be Luke. At Luke's words, Bo shook his head violently, all of a sudden clutching his head as he had to close his eyes again. But as soon as he closed his eyes he saw the images again....and again....and again....each time one more of his family members being added to the death toll.... He wanted to scream, he wanted to cry, he wanted desperatly to tell Luke what was wrong and what was going on but he couldn't, he just couldn't. He clutched his head tightly, hiding his face away from everyone, curling into himself.

Daisy was grinning wildly as they sped down the backroads. "B.L, its another one of Boss Hogg's schemes. I overheard him telling someone about it! He has a truck full of expensive firearms running through Hazzard, and he's hired two men to hijack the truck and destory the firearms so he can claim the insurance money! This has to be what Bo's so worried about, it just has to be!" As the painkillers took effect, Bo could still do nothing but sit weakly in Luke's hold, still trembling. He couldn't close his eyes now, not after thinking about everything that was and maybe already had gone on in Hazzard. Eveytime he had before after thinking about it, all he could see was Luke lying against the wall, riddled with bullet holes, staring blindly at him.

Daisy turned, her eyes wide with excitement but also fear. She rushed forward, throwing her towel onto one of the tables and practically pulling B.L out the door. "No, no we have to get to the hospital! I have to tell Luke this! Come on B.L, come on!" Bo lurched forward as he heaved, all contents in his stomach being emptied into the pan beside him. He trembled violently as each heave brought a new meaning of pain to his throat. Eventually he just fell limp in Luke's hold, having no energy left to even hold himself up. He could feel now the slow soothing movements of Uncle Jesse's soft hand rubbing slow circles in his back but he just couldn't move. His throat was raw and he was sure that it had to be bleeding with the amount of pain he was in. But he couldn't so much as make a sound as the tears mingled with the sweat that ran down his face.

He heard Uncle Jesse's soothing voice and tried to follow the instructions as the coolness of the water on the compress slipped down his face and Luke's gentle hands sweapt his sweat drenched curls from his forehead. But he couldn't do it, not this time. He just didn't have the strength or the energy to hold it back this time and he knew it. He looked pleadingly up at Jesse as he groaned and tore his hand away from Luke's to clutch his stomach as it gave a sickening lurch. He shook his head furiously, he had to let them know he couldn't hold it, he could feel the bile making its way at a furiously fast pace up his stomach and into his already burning throat. Daisy kept on serving the drinks all afternoon, smiling cheerfully and occasionally slapping a few men who thought it would be funny to try and get her to sit with them when she was carrying a tray full of beers. As she started to clean up for the night, she heard Boss Hogg talking in his office. She creapt to the door to listen in, gasping silently as she overheard what was going on. Suddenly she couldn't have wanted B.L to get here quicker more.

Bo couldn't help but start to panic again, his breathing becoming laboured as he tried to fight off another wave of sickness. He needed to find out the time and the day. He looked wildly around for a clock, but what use was that if he didn't know what day it was?

Suddenly Bo can see what this is all about. Luke wanted to know what had been going on over the past week. That was the only reason he was here, because he wanted to know. As he thought about his situation again, his stomach churned and once more he felt sick. He didn't know how long he had been out for, what day was it, what time was it? Had the deed already been done or was there still time for him to figure out a way to stop it?

But Bo still refused to look at him. It just made him angrier that Luke was pleading with him. If Luke didn't want this to happen then he shouldn't have made Bo feel this way in the first place. Until Luke slept he was determined not to look him in the eye at all or make any communication with him.

Bo glared at Luke, pulling his chin sharply away from Luke's hold, instantly wishing he hadn't as the room span slightly and he had to close his eyes to get it back under control. He turned away from Luke again, knowing he was lying. True, Luke wouldn't be sleeping if it was another member of his family where he was, but if Bo hadn't let Luke find him like this, he could have gone and sorted it all out by himself eventually and Luke would still be sleeping and be his normal happy go lucky self. Luke could claim all he wanted that Bo was not the cause of him not sleeping, but he knew it wasn't true.

Daisy nodded and hugged her friend goodbye as she entered the Boar's Nest to several wolf whistels and appriciative calls. She quickly slipped behind the bar and started serving, her mind soon slipping from what was going on with her younger cousin as she enjoyed herslef, although she still listened out for any news she could get. Bo didn't look at Luke, but hesitantly scribbled as he let the cool liquid slip down his throat again. How can I look at ya when all I see is how ill you's makin' yerself on account o'me?

He moves the ice around slowly in his mouth, letting it melt a bit before gingerly swallowing the cold liquid. He winced slightly as he swallowed but soon relaxed as the cool water numbed his throat a little and seemed to take the edge off of the scratchy pain. He smiled gratefully at Uncle Jesse, still not wanting to look at Luke anymore.

Bo raised his eyebrows, still none too pleased that Luke was here taking care of him when he should be taking care of himself. He wrote nothing in response to that comment, letting silence fall for a few minutes before finally turning to Uncle Jesse and writing him a note. Could I have something for my throat? It's awful dry and painful...

Bo grinned at his older cousin before scribbling Bout the same as bein' bawled at by yer younger cousin who is soooo much taller than ya. She threatened ta hogg tie ya didn't she.

Bo laughed silently, not being able to make a sound with his throat seeing as it was too sore. He scribbled again I bet she did After that he didnt write anything, not really knowing what to say...or write.

Bo was a little taken aback at his cousin's sudden outburst. It was obvious Luke had a lot on his mind and it obviously wasn't helping none. With all thoughts about his own health forgotten, he recovered from the shock of havin' Luke yell at him and scribbles another note. What's on yer mind Luke? You never talk about the Marine's....

Bo gently took the pencil and paper in his hand, taking a little while to get a grip on the pencil before finally managing to scrawl down a note. It wasn't that bad actually, just a little shakey but eaisly readable. Well at least I don't have to make stupid hand gestures at ya now. How come ya ain't sleepin'? And dont gimme all that, I ain't tired and I can last a lot longer without sleep cause I know that ain't true.

Bo smiled slightly, hating the way that Luke couldn't look at him. He nodded but held up his hand apologetically, showing him how much it was shaking, apologising in advance for his handwriting being scruffier than usual.

Bo gives him a mock speculative glance, wagging his finger at him like Uncle Jesse used to do when he knew Luke wasn't telling the truth. He knew Luke too well to know that he was really scared and nervous for hos younger cousin. Truth be told, Bo was scared for himself, he felt like he had been run over 50 times and then some. As Uncle Jesse passed Luke a cup of coffee it was then that Bo really noticed the dark circles that adorned Luke's eyes and it finally hit him just how tired and aged Luke looked. He gently freed his hand from Luke's grasp and reached up to gently touch the skin just underneath Luke's eyes with trembling fingers, more from the medication that anything else, hoping instead that maybe he had gotton into a fight and that Luke wasn't really making himself so ill. But when Luke didn't flinch at the slight touch, he looked despiringly up at his older cousin. How was he meant to feel better when he knew now that Luke was making himself ill over Bo making himself ill? The thought made his head spin a little but he didn't show it, feeling Luke's soft eyelashes brush against his fingers with every blink.

Bo looked up at him with pained eyes, he never wanted Luke to go through this. If he hadn't been so stupid and worked something out earlier he would have been able to spare him and the rest of his family and friends everything they were going through. He squeezed Luke's hand again, suddenly feeling his chest constrict tightly. With his free hand, he quickly pulled the mask back over his nose and mouth, beathing in a few deep breaths before removing the mask again and turning back to Luke, obviously concerned and seeing him so tense. Smiles slightly and offers the mask to him.

Despite Luke's best efforts to keep the fear he felt from Bo, Bo knew Luke to well not to notice how scared his cousin was. He could tell through the slight quiver his humming had taken, and the growing tension he could see building back up in his muscles. He gently reached up and took Luke's hand away from the cold compress he had on his forehead, grasping it firmly as he brought it back down to his side, giving him a look that he hoped Luke would understand.

Daisy nodded and hugged Jesse, more determined than ever to find out what was going on to make Bo as bad as he was. She gently rounded the bed and hugged Luke, smiling reassuringly at him before hooking her arm through B.L's and walking out the room, still a little worried. Bo watched as Daisy walked out, not really noticing through trying to get his breathing back to normal again.